Here’s a few more snaps from our little cycling tour around Viet Hai village and the surround area. Due to its isolated location the village feels a little like a trip back in time with traditional ways of life still in existence. Located deep in the Cat Ba National park, the area is engulfed inContinue reading “Team Gibbs Cycling”
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Viet Hai village
So we’ve done the stunning scenery, kayaked the bay – now it’s cycling time! We dock at Viet Hai, get on our rather rickety bikes and we’re off to explore the verdant countryside on our way to Viet Hai village. Can you spot the tiny rider in the middle of all that amazing greenery onContinue reading “Viet Hai village”
Surprise Cave
After a relaxing night onboard our cosy boat it’s an early start to beat the crowds to one of Ha Long Bay’s most famous caves. We’re heading towards Surprise Cave that was discovered by the French in 1901. A place so amazing that the French deemed it “Grotte des Surprises” or (Surprise Grotto), Sung SotContinue reading “Surprise Cave”
Ha Long Bay scenery
After our first day of canoeing and exploring we’ve got a relaxed evening on board our Vega Travel boat to chillax and enjoy the scenery. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1994, Halong Bay’s scatter of islands is a beautiful sight and, unsurprisingly, northern Vietnam’s number one-tourism hub. Hạ Long Bay has an area ofContinue reading “Ha Long Bay scenery”
Ha Long Bay
Our first trip in Vietnam is to a spot I have long hoped to visit – Ha Long Bay. We booked a two night tour with Vega Travel. Here’s the itinerary we took part in. A night on board a boat floating in the bay followed by a night on Cat Ba island. Plus canoeing,Continue reading “Ha Long Bay”
Back to Nam!
Finally after more than a decade I am finally back in the country that started it all – Vietnam! Way back in 2008 I went on my first ever Asian adventure to Cambodia and South Vietnam and I have always wanted to come back and explore the north of the country. And finally here IContinue reading “Back to Nam!”
First ever Asian markets
My trip to South Vietnam in 2008 marked the start of my love affair with Asia and all its quirky delights. It’s also the first place I encountered some of the cavernous trade markets with their endless produce for sale that I grew to adore. In Ho Chi Minh the Bin Thay market is aContinue reading “First ever Asian markets”
Vietnam continued, Can Tho, floating markets and street scenes
Next stop was Chau Doc and Can Tho. Can Tho is located on the south bank of the Hậu River, the bigger branch of the Mekong River. It’s famous for its floating markets where boats and all manner of waterbourne vessels via for customers. Here’s some traders rowing their sampans and some adorable local kids helpingContinue reading “Vietnam continued, Can Tho, floating markets and street scenes”
Heading further back in time. South Vietnam and Cambodia
Now I am firmly in the travel zone I thought, for my own pleasure, I would go back a few years to an amazing journey in 2008 through South Vietnam and Cambodia. As it was to be my first ever experience of Asia and I was travelling alone I decided to have the hassle taken out ofContinue reading “Heading further back in time. South Vietnam and Cambodia”